Batch wood grain sublimation machine for aluminium profiles
Price from-to, depending on configuration
20,000-45,000 EUR (EXW)
Price depends on configuration. Informational only (Art. 71 Polish Civil Code), not a binding offer. Verified: 2026-07-18.
The batch sublimation chamber is the lowest-cost entry into wood-finish aluminium: a chamber oven with forced hot-air circulation that transfers the printed grain from sublimation film into the powder coating at 150-200°C, held within ±5°C. You wrap the powder-coated profile in film, weld it into a sleeve, pull vacuum and roll the trolley into the chamber; 7 to 20 minutes later the load comes out 'wooden'. Realistic output: 3-5 tonnes per day.
The chamber takes workpieces up to 6 m long and 1.5 m wide, up to 50 mm thick, so not just profiles, but also aluminium sheets and tubes, which continuous lines generally cannot handle. Walls with 200 mm insulation keep the heat in and the fuel bill down; heating runs on natural gas, LPG, diesel or electricity (Bentone burner), control is a Siemens PLC with touchscreen, and unloading is assisted by an air-blow system.
An honest word: this is a batch machine, not an automatic line. If you plan to run steadily above 5 tonnes of wood-finish product per day, go straight to the continuous side-loading sublimation machine from our wood grain sublimation range: it works non-stop at 5-10 t/day. But for a technology start-up phase, shorter runs and frequent pattern changes, the chamber is simply the smarter buy: it costs less than half the automatic machine, fits any building and needs no extra crew. Many customers start with the chamber and add the automatic line once wood-finish sales take off; the chamber then stays on for short runs and odd-sized pieces.
The scope includes loading trolleys, the vacuum system and a starter stock of sublimation film in patterns from the manufacturer's catalogue.
Specification
| Operating mode | batch (chamber) |
|---|---|
| Output | 3-5 t/day |
| Process temperature | 150-200°C, held within ±5°C |
| Cycle time | 7-20 min (pattern and section dependent) |
| Max workpiece | 6 × 1.5 m, up to 50 mm thick |
| Chamber insulation | 200 mm |
| Heating | natural gas / LPG / diesel / electric (Bentone burner) |
| Control | Siemens PLC, touchscreen; air-blow unloading |
CE status
CE: machine requires EU conformity work, we arrange a compliance quote
Komora w standardzie fabrycznym wymaga dostosowania do wymogów UE (osłony, obwody bezpieczeństwa, dokumentacja); zakres i koszt podajemy w ofercie.
→ How we workTransaction terms
- Production lead time: 5-9 wks
Applications
Wood-finish profiles for fencing, gates, railings, pergolas and window systems; aluminium sheets and tubes with wood effect; short runs and custom patterns.
Who it is for
Fencing and joinery manufacturers entering wood-finish production on a limited budget; powder coating job-shops adding sublimation as a service; plants with a continuous line needing a second machine for short runs.
FAQ
How much does a batch wood grain sublimation machine cost?
Indicatively €20-45k EXW depending on chamber size, heating version and vacuum equipment, less than half the price of the continuous machine. The range on this page is public; the exact quote is prepared for your profiles.
Batch chamber or continuous side-loading machine?
Chamber: up to 3-5 t/day, lower entry cost, also handles sheets and tubes, right for starting out and short runs. Continuous: 5-10 t/day for large, repeatable volumes. If you are still testing the wood-finish market, start with the chamber; the automatic line can always be added later.
What else do I need to start production?
A powder-coated base (in-house or subcontracted), an ultrasonic film welding machine and sublimation transfer film, which we supply as a consumable in hundreds of wood patterns. We put the whole set together in one shipment; see the full wood grain sublimation range.
What about CE marking?
The factory-standard chamber needs EU conformity work (guarding, safety circuits, documentation). We arrange the compliance quote and state plainly how conformity responsibility is handled when you buy from us, instead of pasting a dubious sticker.